Lead Officer: Donor Funding at Shelter Afrique

Job Details

• Execute the  Donor Funding strategy, including the designing of Donor Funding policies and procedures.
• Develop a fit for purpose donor funding  portfolio including innovative programs that provide blended funding for small and medium size Enterprises, Trade Finance, Green Financing, Gender,  infrastructure product solutions and Sharia  compliant products.
• Execute Project Preparation Fund(PPF) capabilities within the Fund Management Group for all product offerings across all the business sectors.
• Collaborate with respective departments in  the disbursement of funds to contractors or developers who have performed work on a  donor funded project.
• Develop business opportunities and monitor milestones in line with the Fund Management Group  product offerings  and ensure that the institution  is  proactively abreast of  Donor Funding requirements, and customer needs.
• Identifying opportunities for the institution’s participation in global events and create linkages with donors.
• Develop strategies to identify prospective Donors, strategic partners and collaborative relationships that will drive  shareholder return.
• Responsible for  maintaining a healthy relationship with Donors, ensuring that agreed milestones are met.
• Ensure maintenance of a business intelligence management system that will enable continuous tracking  of strategic donor funding relationships and   client satisfaction.
• Research potential sources of  donor funding including the types of organizations that provide thematic  funding.

Work Experience

• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience covering the financial sector, preferably in a Developmental Financial Institution (DFI) or investment related function.
• Proven trackrecord of Donor Funding in Development Finance Institutions.
• Exceptional understanding of  multilateral  Donor Funding requirements, lead generation, development, and report writing.
• Sound client relationship skills and  track record in manging complex donor funded projects.
• Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of potential donors , financial and technical partners.
• Strong financial and credit skills and demonstrated ability to structure a variety of  donor funded proposals.
• Sound business judgment and strong problem solving/negotiation skills, as well as ability to work effectively on simultaneous projects under time pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other will be an advantage.

Academic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Developmental Economics, or Developmental Finance